Two nights away without DS?

thorsoak

As long as grandparents are happy to look after your little one, I see no problem - you have asked them, I take it!

peachyprice

newcook wrote: »

How dare you and hubby want time alone together – you knew when you got pregnant that your lives now must revolve around your son and ‘couple time’ is a thing of the past

Sad thing is, there are those who truly believe that. I expect a few will be along soon.

Northern78

Thanks all, I think you've helped me make my mind up!

Newcook - The thing is some people you speak too do actually make you feel like that. You made the choice to have children so it's your responsibility to look after them 24/7!

Thorsoak - It was actually my parents that suggested it. They said they'd like to spend more time with him so when he gets older they can take him away for the weekend and things.

BugglyB - I did think about that, we both have HM Forces Railcards so we do get slightly discounted travel but at the end of the day if anything happened we'd make sure we had an emergency fund to get us home.

Brighton_belle

Northern78 wrote: »

We are now thinking of having a couple of days down there on our own while DS stayed with my parents, they have already said if we want to go down they will happily have him.

thorsoak wrote: »

As long as grandparents are happy to look after your little one, I see no problem - you have asked them, I take it!

Yes they have, see OP.

Definitely go Op, for all the reasons others have stated.

amus

My kids sleep at grandparents two nights a week, once with my parents, once with in laws. As long as the grandparents are happy to do it I think it's good for kids to have a close relationship with them.

bylromarha

peachyprice wrote: »

Nope, I don't think it's too long at all.

I thinks it healthy for a marriage to take time out occasionally for 'couple time'.

This - we're fortunate enough to have a nan who has had our little people for a few days a year in order for us to just be Mr and Mrs rather than Mum and Dad.

It is wonderful to have some time together without packing the nappy bag, or eating late, or lying in. DS will be happy, you'll be happy and long term it'll be good for your relationship.

Be prepared to miss him though! We have looked after a few toddlers through the years for couples who don't have nan's able to do overnight childcare, and they all come back saying "I was going to ring/text...and remembered that he was fine and you said you'd contact us if there was a problem":rotfl:

seven-day-weekend

Go and enjoy it. Remember what it's like to be yourselves instead of Mummy and Daddy. Enjoy!

duchy

You'll always get other Mums having an opinion (I'm thinking about your circle of Mums with babies the same age). Some will be envious others may say "Oh *I* could NEVER leave *my* baby" <eyeroll> but ultimately so long as the baby is in a safe and loving enviroment they will be fine...... You are another matter entirely however and may drive everyone nuts ringing up every five minutes

It's not too soon for the baby....but only you will know if it is too soon for you !

Go if you want ....but if you don't...don't feel pressured to go.

(In your shoes I'd go-he's nearly two and so long as he's not going through a clingy stage will be fine .....but everyone is different )

First time we planned a weekend away we had a "dry run" a couple of weeks before and he stayed one night with my parents.....all went well so two nights wasn't such a leap (both for him and me ) If he's never stayed with them before (overnight) a trial run might be useful ?

System

If the Grandparents are happy to have him then I say go.

liney

What evil parents you are LOL.

He'll be fine; he'll be spoilt rotten! Nan and Grandad will have a great time, and so will you two. Everyone's a winner.